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PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 Mission

In News      PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 was launched successfully from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. About the Mission       The PSLV-C55 mission is a dedicated commercial mission through NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), with TeLEOS-2 as the primary satellite and Lumelite-4 as a co-passenger satellite.               Both belong to Singapore.           They are […]

LockBit Ransomware

In News Cybercriminals have developed new ransomware encryptors designed to target macOS devices, making this the first major ransomware operation to specifically target Apple computers. What is LockBit ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors […]

Network of Groundwater Sensors

In News The Jal Shakti Ministry is working on an ambitious plan to deploy a vast network of groundwater sensors. More about News It will continuously relay information on groundwater levels as well as the degree of contamination down to the taluk level. Currently, such data is only measured a few times each year and […]

EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)

In News The European Parliament recently approved the cryptocurrency regulation “Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)”. More about the new rules MiCA will impose compliance on the issuers of crypto assets, who are defined as the “legal person who offers to the public any type of crypto-assets”.  It will apply to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) providing […]

World Bank’s Logistic Performance Index (LPI) 2023

In News According to World Bank’s Logistic Performance Index (LPI) 2023, India has climbed six places, now ranking 38th in the 139 countries index, as a result of significant investments in both soft and hard infrastructure as well as technology. India’s performance has drastically improved from 2014 when it was ranked 54th on the LPI. […]

Smuggling of Gold

Over 63% of this smuggled gold was detected at airports. Recently, the Department of Revenue Intelligence seizes 101.7 kg smuggled gold worth ?51 crore in Golden Dawn Operation across India Though India witnesses legal import of around 800-1,000 tonnes of gold annually, the size of the grey market is estimated to be around 4,000 tonnes […]

Critical minerals & supply chain challenges

In Context A recent working paper from the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) extends the earlier minerals assessment for 23 minerals by assessing the criticality levels of 43 select minerals for India based on their economic importance. More about the critical minerals About: Critical minerals are elements that are the building blocks of […]

SpaceX Starship

In News:  SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s biggest rocket, exploded during its first test-flight to space. About Starship SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket – collectively referred to as Starship. Super Heavy rocket:  It is the first stage, or booster, of the Starship launch system. Powered by 33 Raptor engines using sub-cooled liquid methane (CH4) […]

India’s fighter jet conundrum

In News  Recently, an Indian Air Force (IAF) representative informed that against the sanctioned strength of 42 fighter squadrons, at present India has 31 squadrons  Status of India’s Fighter Jets 

Plant ‘cries’: Recalling J.C. Bose

In News A group of researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel reported that they had been able to pick up distress noises made by plants. More about News The researchers said these plants had been making very distinct, high-pitched sounds in the ultrasonic range when faced with some kind of stress, like when they […]